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The Himalayas hold sacred sites that draw pilgrims and seekers. Here are 10 must-visit spiritual destinations in the Indian Himalayas.
A major Char Dham site, Badrinath is dedicated to Vishnu, who is believed to have meditated here under a Badri tree, making it deeply sacred.
A revered Shiva temple and one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Kedarnath is a key site in the Char Dham Yatra, set against the stunning Kedarnath Range.
These sacred sites mark the origins of the holy Ganges and Yamuna Rivers, both vital in Hindu beliefs and part of the revered Char Dham.
Famed for the Ganga Aarti at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar is a major pilgrimage site and a key location for the grand Kumbh Mela festival.
Nestled in the Trikuta Mountains, this cave shrine honors Goddess Vaishno Devi, drawing millions of devotees every year.
At 4,632m, this Sikh shrine is encircled by snowy peaks and a glacial lake. The trek to it passes through the breathtaking Valley of Flowers.
Known as the ‘Yoga Capital of the World,’ Rishikesh offers spiritual peace with the Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan and iconic bridges.
Set at 3,888m, the Amarnath Cave houses a natural ice Shiva Lingam, believed to be where Lord Shiva shared the secret of immortality.
India’s largest Buddhist monastery, Tawang is a spiritual haven with ancient scriptures, stunning views, and deep Mahayana traditions.
Sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, Mount Kailash is Lord Shiva’s abode, while Manasarovar is one of the holiest lakes on Earth.